Business Resources for Everyone
Whether you’re seeking guidance on launching a startup, expanding your operations, or optimizing your business processes, you’ll find everything you need right here. Including local, provincial, and national resources designed to empower businesses at every stage of their journey.
Explore our collection of links and discover opportunities to access funding, connect with industry experts, and leverage invaluable support networks.
Local Resources
Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO)
SCREDO) performs economic development functions on behalf of our four local governments: District of Sechelt, Town of Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Regional District and Sechelt Indian Government District. They are the point of contact for all economic development and investment inquiries for the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, advocating on matters of shared regional interest and helping Coastal entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses.
Website: scredo.ca
Email: info@scredo.ca
Phone: 604-821-4262
Community Futures
Support for both new and existing entrepreneurs with a range of valuable services. From personalized business counseling and practical planning assistance to skill-boosting training and financing options. Community Futures offer a variety of services and tools to help entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Website: communityfutures.org
Phone: Tel. (604) 885 1959
Toll-free 1 (888) 303 2232
Sunshine Coast Credit Union
For more than 80 years, Sunshine Coast Credit Union has been a full-service financial institution delivering custom solutions to more than 17,500 members across the Coast. Growing a healthy, strong, vibrant Coastal community for our families and our future.
SCCU’s commercial team is here to support our local business community. Advisors are collaborating daily with business owners to create personalized, sustainable solutions
Website: sunshineccu.com/business
Phone: 604-740-2662
Toll free: 1-800-320-4588
A registered non-profit society and a Destination Marketing Organization established in 2008 to promote British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast—from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound—as a premier, year-round travel destination for regional, national, and international travellers.
As a local organization, they work closely with regional governments, business associations, community groups, local businesses and others on initiatives that enhance community and tourism opportunities.
Website: sunshinecoastcanada.com
Email: info@sunshinecoastcanada.com
Phone: 1-888-445-1808
WorkBC connects job seekers and employers – helping people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills, and helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses.
Website: workbc.ca
Phone: 250-952-6914
Nicholas Simmons, MLA – NDP
Powell River-Sunshine Coast
Contact:
website: www.leg.bc.ca
email: nicholas.simons.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Phone: 604-485-1249
Patrick Weiler, MP – Liberal
West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast
Website: www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/patrick-weiler(105918)#roles
Email: Patrick.Weiler@parl.gc.ca
Phone: 604-913-2660
Other Business Resources
Small Business BC
Offering live webinars and on-demand business education on topics such as marketing, finance, or business operations.
Futurepreneur
Futurpreneur is here to empower aspiring young entrepreneurs on their journey to success! Our Core Startup Program provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, with added access to tools and networking opportunities across Canada.
BDC
Supporting small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice.
WeBC is a not-for-profit that has been supporting women business owners across the province for nearly three decades. Working with our regional partners, we’ve provided thousands of entrepreneurs with business loans and expertise, training, resources, and peer network support to help businesses grow and thrive.
Innovate BC helps foster innovation in B.C. so that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive innovation economy.
Supporting Strong Workforces and Safe Workplaces in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry. Resources include: human resources, health & safety, industry training, research, strategy, jobs, and more.
Province of British Columbia: Employment, business and economic development
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